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- Page 1 HYDRAULIC SPORT & SPORT PLUS TILT HELMS SeaStar / SeaStarPro / BayStar Sport & Sport Plus Hydraulic Steering Tilt Helm Pumps Installation and owner’s manual — Book 5.2 [REVISION L] Form No. 998001 | © 2022 Dometic...
- Page 2 To the Installer and End User (Owner) Thank you for choosing SeaStar steering systems by Dometic. This Installation and Owner’s Manual contains all the information that you and others will require for the safe installation and use of your steering system and MUST remain on board the boat. Throughout this manual, information for the safe installation and operation of the steering system will be distinguished in one of the following ways;...
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Page 3: Safety Information
(including hoses, fittings, oil and the proper tools required for the installation). 3. SeaStar components are highly engineered and safety tested to ensure system integrity, DO NOT substitute any component with non-SeaStar components as this may compromise system performance/reliability. - Page 4 Safety Information Continued WARNING The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the dangers that may be present before, during and after use. It is critical that you read and understand ALL the points noted. 1. Check Fluid level in highest helm pump (refer to your steering Prior to every use cylinder manual for proper fluid level setting).
- Page 5 Important Labels WARNING The safety information provided below is intended to inform you of the warning information on your products. Contact Dometic if labels are missing. Figure 1. Warning Decal, Sport Plus Tilt Helm Pumps. Figure 2. Warning Decal, Sport Tilt Helm Pumps.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
This Installation and Owner's Manual covers ALL SeaStar and BayStar, Sport and Sport Plus Tilt helms. Any differences between the helms will be noted where required. -
Page 8: System Installation Overview
-3 fittings. Do NOT attempt to install an NPT pipe fitting into a helm hose fitting port. Doing so will lead to irreparable damage to the helm. ONLY use Dometic O-ring style hose fittings (ORB). STEP 3... -
Page 9: Sport Tilt Helm Mounting Template
SPORT TILT HELM MOUNTING TEMPLATE NOTICE If you must photocopy this mounting template for use, check ALL measurements using a measuring device prior to using as a template. " 6 " 3 " 4 ( " ( "... -
Page 10: Sport Plus Tilt Helm Mounting Template
SPORT PLUS TILT HELM MOUNTING TEMPLATE NOTICE If you must photocopy this mounting template for use, check ALL measurements using a measuring device prior to using as a template. -
Page 11: Mounting/Installation
(ITEM 1) -4 HELMS IDENTIFIED BY UPDATED CASTING FEATURE HERE (NON-PRO HELMS ONLY) Figure 3. Figure 4. WARNING Dometic recommends that the hose and hose fittings are checked on a regular basis to ensure the safe operation of the steering system. -
Page 12: Sport Tilt Helm
Sport Tilt Helm STEP 1. Using the template provided (page 3) confirm that the location of the Tilt Helm will allow unrestricted operation of the steering wheel in ALL tilt positions and will NOT interfere with any adjacent equipment, as well as hardware behind the dash. - Page 13 WARNING Use the self-locking fasteners provided ONLY; substituting non-self locking fasteners can result in loosening or separation of equipment leading to loss of steering control causing property damage and/ or personal injury. For Replacement Parts refer to page 11. LIP #2 LIP #1 LIP #2 LIP #1...
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Page 14: Sport Plus Tilt Helm
Sport Plus Tilt Helm STEP 1. Using the template provided (page 4) confirm that the location of the Tilt Helm will allow unrestricted operation of the steering wheel in ALL tilt positions and will NOT interfere with any adjacent equipment, as well as hardware behind the dash. - Page 15 WARNING Use the self-locking fasteners provided ONLY; substituting non-self locking fasteners can result in loosening or separation of equipment leading to loss of steering control causing property damage and/ or personal injury. For Replacement Parts refer to page 12. LIP # 1 DASHBOARD HELM PUMP THREAD LOCK...
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Page 16: Remote Fill Connection Installation
ORB hose fitting port. Doing so will FILL FITTING lead to irreparable damage to the cylinder and/or helm port. ONLY use SeaStar ORB hose fittings ELBOW HOSE BARB provided by Dometic. FITTING DO NOT use steel NPT fittings with SeaStar Helm Pumps, use brass NPT fittings ONLY. -
Page 17: Replacement Parts
This can result in a purchase of counterfeit or underperforming parts, despite the seller’s claims. With genuine Dometic OEM parts you won’t have to study a myriad of aftermarket options. You can simply replace your original part with one provided by Dometic. This replacement will perform as effectively as the original part, you won’t have to worry about its fit or reliability. - Page 18 Replacement Parts Continued Sport & Sport Plus Tilt Helms SPORT PLUS TILT HELM NON-VENTED PLUG VENTED PLUG HELM PUMP Figure 9. FIGURE # ITEM # KIT # DESCRIPTION 8, 9 Helm pump assemblies — not sold separately 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, HA6123 Sport tilt helm replacement tilt mechanism with bezel, boot, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15...
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Following the routine maintenance schedules noted below, in the time frame noted will ensure years of great service of your SeaStar steering system, as well as keep you and your passengers safe from the dangers that are present on the water. Always refer to ALL... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Cannot get helm shaft to • U-Joint bolt is too tight. • Loosen the "Top" bolt no more than go into U-Joint. 1/4" to allow the Helm shaft to be installed. 2. Tilt will not lock into place. •... - Page 21 • See fault 1. • Air in system. • See fault 2. • Wrong fluid has been used. • Only use SeaStar Steering Fluid. 9. One helm unit is very • Debris in inlet check of • Contact Authorized repair facility, or, bumpy and requires too helm pump.
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Page 22: Technical Information
TECHNICAL INFORMATION WARNING Failure to adhere to the torque specifications below may lead to separation of components resulting in loss of steering control causing ejection from vessel, or collision with obstacles, leading to property damage, personal injury and/or death. Bolt Torque Specifications These are the recommended maximum torque values for reusable dry bolts. -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
• has been used on an engine/boat combination where the engine horsepower exceeds the rating established by the boat manufacturer; • has been used with other or as specified in the Dometic’s Owners Manual for the purchased product/product(s) which, in Dometic’s opinion, are incompatible with the Dometic’s product. - Page 24 Dometic Tech Support Phone: 800-730-4082 Email: marinesupport@dometic.com NOTE: The above Limited Warranty supersedes all previous versions and is a reproduced extract from Dometic publication: L-4940. Form No. 340124 05/18 REV B. Effective 01/01/2024.
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- Page 28 Mobile living made easy. DOMETIC VANCOUVER 3831 NO.6 ROAD RICHMOND, B.C. CANADA V6V 1P6 www.dometic.com © 2022 DOMETIC PRINTED IN CANADA 04/24 ISO 10592 Please scan FORM NO. 998001 REV. L this QR code and watch our latest Boating Safety video.
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